James (Jim) Glasscock

Wednesday

Dec 5, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Stockton, CA

James (Jim) Glasscock

Aug. 2, 1920 - Nov. 28, 2012

James Glasscock, born on August 2, 1920, in Alabama, son of Myrtle and James Glasscock, also of Alabama, passed away on November 28, 2012, due to complications from surgery. Jim attended schools in Alabama and the Berry School for Boys, Rome, Georgia. Jim enlisted in the Army Air Corp and was stationed at Jefferson Barracks. In 1942, he was stationed at Stockton Field as a Hanger Chief and First Sergeant. It was at Stockton Field that Jim met Lois Tompkins, who later became his wife.

After leaving the service, Jim entered the jewelry business and became owner of Glasscock's Village Jewelers In Lincoln Village, Stockton. He was also a member of the Stockton Moose Lodge and the Stockton Masonic Lodge.

Jim was a true outdoorsman who loved golf, boating and, fishing. Jim and Lois spent much of their retirement years traveling in their motor home and visiting friends and family across the country.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Lois, of 68 years, daughter Grace Louise Heim, his son-in-law Eric A. Heim of San Rafael, two